Links and forms for parents

Hello Parents! To enroll your child at Lakers, please fill out the following forms: Student residency, release of educational records, enrollment, school of choice application, and the emergency form for the school your child(ren) will be attending. The school of choice application is only for those residing outside the Laker School District. You also need to bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency (a utility bill would work for this purpose). Please bring the completed forms and necessary paperwork to the elementary or secondary school office for processing. If you have questions, please call 989-453-4600 and select the option for the office you wish to contact. Thank you and welcome to Lakers!

Basic Support:

-Elementary school

Grade-level behavior expectations posted in each classroom and taught by classroom teachers

School nurse each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Behavior interventionist classroom support

High school peer mentors

NOTE – Laker Elementary School integrates Positive Behavior Support (PBS) in each classroom and school-wide. PBS is a research-based, multi-tiered behavioral system of support that focuses on both prevention and intervention. It has been shown to improve school climate, reduce bullying behaviors as well as other problem behaviors. We will teach, practice and reinforce desired behaviors that lead to academic and social success.

-Secondary school

Guided Studies or Directed Studies course built in to schedule to provide extra time and assistance with homework.

After-school and before-school tutoring with actual teachers, which is available to students four nights a week.

School-based wellness clinic, where physical needs are addressed and emotional/mental needs are referred to other services.

SRC time-out option, which provides an opportunity for an emotional or frustrated student to take time away voluntarily for reflection or cooling down.

Intermediate Support (requested by student or parent)

-Elementary

Social skill lessons taught by a grade level behavior interventionist

Counseling (emotional, academic and social) offered by full-time school counselor

Academic support provided by grade-level paraprofessionals

-Secondary

Emotional support sessions with Tami Krohn or academic counseling with Jeff Etzel, available to any student by request.

Lunchtime tutoring by student request with teachers in actual courses.

Peer tutoring arrangements with an NHS student, which some students prefer over working with a teacher.

Advanced Support (initiated by parent or school)

-Elementary

Data-driven behavior plan

Check-in, check-out with a trained staff member

Professional counseling delivered by List Psychological (paid through a grant, with parent permission)

Request for 504 plan

Request for IEP screening

Court intervention

-Secondary

Check-in, check-out system with an assigned staff member to help students get organized at the beginning and end of the day.

List Psychological counseling sessions, scheduled and paid by school referral.